BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

North Central Texas Council of Governments Transportation Council Room

May 15, 2019 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The APBP Webinar “Navigating without Curbs: Accessibility on Shared Streets” is hosted prior to BPAC from 1:00 – 2:00 PM.

2:00 – 2:05 (5 min)

1. WelcomeIntroduction of committee, leadership, and attendees. Discussion of the February2019 BPAC Meeting Summary as necessary.

Laura Melton, Chair City of Burleson

2:05 – 2:50 (45 min)

2. Local Community Updatesa. SH183/Baker Blvd Bike Lanes in Richland Hills – Phil Hays, TxDOTb. Mountain Creek Parkway Bike Facilities – Jared White, City of Dallasc. FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide Overview – Millie Hayes, FHWAd. Tarrant Regional Water District Mobile App – Tina Nikolic, TRWDe. MCIP 7th Call Partnering Workshop Invitation – Micah Baker, Dallas Countyf. GHSA 2019 Pedestrian Report & STEP Resources – Jessica Scott, NCTCOGg. Bicycle Opinion Survey Social Media Posts – Gabriel Ortiz, NCTCOGh. Upcoming Events and Training – Jessica Shutt, Co-Chair, City of Richardsoni. Complete Streets Implementation Plan – Julia Ryan, City of Fort Worth

Various BPAC Members

2:50 – 3:10 (20 min)

3. Fort Worth Active Transportation PlanAdopted by city council on April 29, 2019, the Fort Worth Active TransportationPlan includes an innovative use of the bicycle level of stress and pedestrianexperience index when planning for bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.

Julia Ryan, City of Fort Worth

3:10 – 3:20 (10 min)

4. Developing Regional Bicycling and Walking Mode Share TargetsAn overview of existing Mobility 2045 policies, programs, and projects supportingmode shift and proposed new projects to support ongoing efforts to achievebicycling and walking mode share.

Daniel Snyder, NCTCOG

3:20 – 3:25 (5 min)

5. Statewide Bicycle Advisory Committee UpdateAn update from the TxDOT Statewide BAC meeting.

Karla Weaver, NCTCOG

3:25 – 3:30 (5 min)

6. Other Business/Open DiscussionThis item provides an opportunity to bring items of interest before theCommittee or propose future agenda items.

Laura Melton, Chair City of Burleson

Next BPAC Meeting The next meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is scheduled for August 21, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at a location to be determined while NCTCOG meeting rooms undergo reconstruction. Preceding the BPAC meeting, a webinar by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) will be presented beginning at 1:00 p.m. The topic is to be determined.

2019 BPAC Members

Agency Representative Town of Addison Janna Tidwell City of Allen Chris Flanigan City of Arlington Anthony Cisneros City of Bedford Michele Wilson City of Burleson Laura Melton City of Carrollton Andrew Combs City of Cedar Hill Shawn Ray City of Cleburne Aaron Dobson City of Colleyville Lisa Escobedo City of Coppell John Elias City of Dallas Jared White City of Denton Marc Oliphant City of DeSoto Renee Johnson City of Duncanville Chasidy Benson City of Euless Ray McDonald City of Farmers Branch Mitzi Davis Town of Flower Mound Kari Biddix City of Fort Worth Jeremy Williams City of Frisco Robert Caskey City of Garland Rebecca Beckham City of Grand Prairie Walter Shumac City of Grapevine Kathy Nelson City of Haltom City William Wiegand City of Hurst Kristie Weaver City of Irving Cody Owen City of Keller Cody Maberry City of Lancaster Bester Munyaradzi City of Lewisville Stacie Anaya City of Mansfield Chris Ray City of McKinney Robyn Root City of Mesquite Wes McClure City of North Richland Hills Joe Pack City of Plano Christina Sebastian City of Richardson Jessica Shutt City of Rockwall Andy Hesser City of Rowlett Kameka Miller City of Southlake Madeline Oujesky City of The Colony Eve Morgan City of Waxahachie Shon Brooks City of Weatherford Chad Marbut City of Wylie Robert Diaz Dallas County Micah Baker Ellis County Joseph Jackson Hood County Scott Sopchak Hunt County Kevin St. Jacques Rockwall County Lee Gilbert Tarrant County Joe Trammel Wise County Chad Davis Dallas Area Rapid Transit Dan Dickerson North Texas Tollway Authority Lori Shelton Trinity Metro Sandip Sen TxDOT, Dallas District Shelley Pridgen TxDOT, Fort Worth District Phillip Hays

The following cities/counties/agencies currently have vacant BPAC seats: City of Greenville; Collin County, Denton County, Kaufman County; Denton County Transportation Authority, and DFW International Airport.

SH183/Baker Boulevardin Richland Hills

Phil HaysTxDOT Fort Worth District

Mountain Creek ParkwayComplete StreetMay 15, 2019

Jared WhiteManagerDepartment of TransportationCity of Dallas

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Background

• Project Description• Reconstruct a two-lane asphalt roadway as

four-lane roadway with sidewalks and dedicated bike lanes

• Partnership project with Dallas County• Total project cost: $14,755,468• Construction completed in October 2017

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LocationMountain Creek Pkwy.

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Before Construction

After Construction

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• Cycle track width: 5’

• Sidewalk width: 4’

• Parkway width; 4’ - variable

Mountain Creek Parkway

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Staff Contact

Jared White, ManagerCity of Dallas Department of Transportation

Jared.White@dallascityhall.com(214) 670-4090

FHWA Bikeway Selection GuideElectronic version:https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/tools_solve/docs/fhwasa18077.pdf

Webinar: http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/webinars/(March 26, 2019)

Technical Assistance

Tarrant Regional Water District

Trinity Trails App

7th Call for ProjectsDallas County Public Works

Dallas County facilitates Interagency Partnerships and Collaboration.

Dallas County is a Healthy Community.

Dallas County is Safe, Secure, and Prepared.

Dallas County proactively addresses Critical Regional Issues.

Dallas County is the Destination of Choicefor Residents and Businesses.

“VISION GIVES DIRECTION TO DALLAS COUNTY’S FUTURE”

County Judge

Clay Lewis Jenkins

Commissioner District 1Dr. Theresa M. Daniel

Commissioner District 2J.J. Koch

Commissioner District 3John Wiley Price

Commissioner District 4Dr. Elba Garcia

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Major Capital Improvement Program (MCIP)

Partnership program with Cities• Dallas County funds up to 50% of project basic

transportation infrastructure costs

• Dallas County funding commitment program that complements City Bond and other (Regional, State, Federal) funding programs

• From 1999-2020: Over $600M in County funding has leveraged a total of over $1.6B in transportation infrastructure improvements across Dallas County

Call for Projects (Every 2 to 4 years)

• City submits project application to Dallas County• Projects which improve capacity, safety, connectivity,

and/or economic vitality are recommended for selection by Commissioners

• City must provide a 50% match for County Funds• MCIP Master Agreement is a prerequisite for Cities to

submit applications• Projects compete against other types of mobility

projects in their district • Projects selected for MCIP funding will be programed

for construction between FY 2022 and FY 2025

Authorizations by Dallas County Commissioners Court

• December 18, 2018: MCIP Criteria Development• April 16, 2019: Adoption of the Dallas County Mobility Plan• April 16, 2019: Announcement of the Dallas County MCIP 7th Call for

Projects• April 30, 2019: Workshop information and application forms made

available on-line• June 2019: 7th Call for Projects Partnering Workshops with Cities• September 27, 2019: Project proposal applications are due• Commissioner Court Selections of Projects in 2020• Master Agreements renewal can occur in 2020 prior to expiration

of most current Master Agreements in 2021.

Criteria• Dallas County updated the selection criteria for 7th

Call for Projects on December 18, 2018

• New Criteria will support four project categories:o Safetyo Roadway Capacityo Bicycle and Pedestriano Innovation

Apply OnlineComplete and submit your

MCIP- 7th Call applications online

New Criteria Categories

• Safety This category would consider projects that do not necessarily improve congestion or efficiency of the roadway

network, but rather are focused on improving the safety on thoroughfares or multimodal facilities. This may include improvements related to mitigating vehicle crashes, traffic calming, intersection crossings, or other safety measures. In order for a safety project to be considered, it must relate to a facility identified on the Mobility Plan. Funding will be limited to $1 million Dallas County cost participation per project.

• Innovative & Alternative Transportation Solutions This category would encourage projects that involve alternative or innovative mobility strategies, particularly those that

reduce single occupancy vehicle traffic. This category may include a wide range of transit-related improvements, including rail transit, bus transit, fixed-route shuttle service, and ride-share service. It is also intended to provide flexibility for projects that may involve future transportation technology, such as connected and autonomous vehicles, high-speed rail, Hyperloop, and “smart cities” technology. Projects considered as part of the Innovative and Alternative category should be part of a regional program already in existence coordinated by a regional project partner (e.g. NCTCOG, TxDOT, DART, or Dallas County).

About your attendance plans for any of the three workshops.

Each workshop will be held from 9:30 – 1:00 with lunch and parking provided

June 3rd at Dallas County Health & Human Services, 2377 Stemmons Freeway, Room 627Please RSVP by May 9th

June 11th at Dallas County District 1 Road & Bridge, 715 Rowlett Rd, Training RoomPlease RSVP by May 23rd

June 19th at the DeSoto Town Center, 211 E Pleasant Run Rd, Pecan RoomPlease RSVP by May 23rd

RSVP

Jack Tidwell Jack.Tidwell@dallascounty.org

Thank You!

Micah BakerSenior Transportation Planner Dallas County Public Works411 Elm Street, 4th FloorDallas, Texas 75202

Micah.baker@dallascounty.org214-653-7465

https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/pubworks/mcip-projects.php

7th Call Website

Minesha ReeseTransportation PlannerDallas County Public Works 411 Elm Street Dallas, TX, 75202

214.653.6961minesha.reese@dallascounty.org

Governors Highway Safety Association 2018 Report,Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian Resources, andPedestrian Safety Action Plan Update and Survey Opportunity

Jessica Scott – Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Planner

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, May 15, 2019

Governors Highway Safety Association

2018 Preliminary Data

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Governors Highway Safety Association

2018 Preliminary Data

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GHSA 2018 Preliminary Data

46% of Pedestrian Deaths Occurred in Just Five States

Jan-June 2018

-State Highway Safety Offices

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California

Factors that may be influencing the rise in pedestrian deaths…

Unfriendly Infrastructure

Increased Exposure

Unsafe Driving Behaviors

Increased Presence of Sport Utility Vehicles

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North Central Texas Region2013 - 2017

Pedestrian Crashes & Fatalities

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1,1991,236

1,332

1,505 1,458

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1100

1200

1300

1400

1500

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

21.6% Increase

Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian

Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations

Field Guide for Selecting Countermeasures at Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing Locations

Toolbox of Pedestrian Countermeasures and their Potential Effectiveness

Proven Safety Countermeasures

https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/step/resources/

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Action by Regional Transportation Council February 14, 2019

Regional Safety Position:Even one death on the transportation system is unacceptable. Staff will work with our partners to develop projects, programs, and policies that assist in eliminating serious injuries and fatalities across all modes of travel.

Anticipated Timeframe

Establish Vision, Goals and Objectives

Historic and Systemic Crash + Fatalities

Prioritized Corridors & Districts

Programs, Project Types & Performance Measures

Develop Policy Template

Create Action Plan

2019

2020

Meeting# 2

2019Meeting# 3

Meeting# 4

• dfwpedestriansafety.metroquest.com/

• https://www.facebook.com/NCTCOGtrans/posts/2956133164404339

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BICYCLE OPINION SURVEY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

RESULTS FROM 2017 NCTCOG BICYCLE OPINION SURVEY

SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

FaceBook Twitter@NCTCOGtrans

SOCIAL MEDIA POST ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER

• Weekly Post

CONTACT INFO

Gabriel OrtizTransportation Planner II

(817) 695-9259

gortiz@nctcog.org

UPCOMINGEVENTS AND TRAINING

Bicycle and PedestrianAdvisory Committee

May 15, 2019

May is National Bike Month

Bike to School Day is Wednesday, May 8

Bike to Work Week is May 13 – 17

Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 17

Events are a fun opportunity to encourage others to try bicycle commuting!

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www.nctcog.org/biketowork

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• Addison Transit Center• Akard Station• CentrePort/DFW Airport Station• CityLine /Bush Station• Farmers Branch Station• Mockingbird Station• Oakenwald Streetcar Stop• Parker Road Station

Bike To Work DayFriday, May 17, 2019

North Central Texas Cities7AM - 9AM

Free bike safety checks, refreshments and more at local stations and stops.

This event is open to all ages and abilities.

dart.org/riding/biketowork2019

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Bike To Work DayFriday, May 17, 2019

North Central Texas Cities

DCTA Services You Can Ride Free

Passengers who bring their bikes on board can ride the following DCTA services for free:

• A-train Commuter Rail• Connect Bus (Denton and Lewisville)• Highland Village Connect Shuttle• Denton Enterprise Airport & Lewisville Lakeway On-

Demand• University of North Texas (UNT) Campus Shuttles• North Central Texas College (NCTC) Campus Shuttles

Tuesdays and Thursdays April thru October, 2019

Visit nrhtx.com/RoundTheTown for location and event information. This is a family-friendly event.

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Rolling, Walking, and Caffeinated Town HallsCasual -and active- way for residents to connect with this city's elected leaders.

Multiple dates and locations throughout the spring and summer

Visit fortworthtexas.gov/townhall. This is a family-friendly event.

Fort Worth Walking and RollingTown Halls For All

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Burleson Honey Tour

Saturday, May 25, 2019Centennial High School

201 South Hurst Road, Burleson, TX 76028

Route options include 7, 20, 30, 46, and 67 miles.

This event is open to all ages and abilities.

Honeytour.athlete360.com

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• High priority safety issues in Texas: Intersection Safety, Impaired Driving, Distracted Driving, Speeding, Roadway / Lane Departures, & Pedestrian Safety

• Focus on successful safety program and project implementation

For more information & registration: groups.tti.tamu.edu/cts/traffic-safety-conference/

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May 29-31, 2019Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel

San Antonio, TX

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Rescheduled to Saturday June 1, 2019

June 23 – July 14, 2019Throughout the City of Fort Worth

This free community cycling event challenges cyclists to ride 21 miles or more each day for 21 consecutive days. See some of the great routes Fort Worth has

to offer.

Visit fitworth.org/events/tourdefw for event times and locations

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July 15-19, 2019Portland, Oregon

This workshop is geared towards transportation practitioners. All participants will need a bicycle for the tour of facilities. Bicycle, helmet and lock are included in the

course fee.

For more information and registration: trec.pdx.edu/events/professional-development/ibpi-workshop-bikeway-design-2019

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Comprehensive Bikeway Design

July 28, 2019Cleburne, TX

Cleburne welcomes cyclists of all ages and offers several distances including 10, 27, 41, and 70 mile route.

For more information and registration: thegoatneck.us/12

31st Annual Tour De Goatneck Bike Ride

*In 2017, 1,800 cyclists participated and donated over $30,000 to local charities.

August 25-28, 2019Portland, Oregon

Call for proposals is now open. Workshop, round table, panel, learning lab, pecha kucha, and mobile tour.

For more information and registration: apbp.org/page/Events

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Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals National Conference

September 9-12, 2019Toronto Ontario, Canada

The NACTO Designing Cities Conference brings together 900 officials, planners, and practitioners to advance the state of transportation in cities.

For information & registration: https://nacto.org/conference/designing-cities-2019-toronto/

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National Association of City Transportation Officials

September 9, 20198:30 am - 12:00 pm

Toronto Ontario

Nicole Payne – Program Manager, NACTO

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National Association of City Transportation Officials

-Session Details-

Held in Florida, the conference will bring together hundreds of Safe Routes to School and active transportation professionals to exchange ideas and share knowledge in a

culturally vibrant city that is best explored by foot, bike, and public transportation.

For more information and registration: https://www.saferoutespartnership.org/who-we-are/2019-conference

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Any events or trainingopportunities to add?

Any suggestions/topics for futuretraining opportunities that

NCTCOG could coordinate?

Contact:

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Kevin Kokes, AICP kkokes@nctcog.org

(817) 695-9275

Jessica Scottjscott@nctcog.org

(682) 433-0460OR

Plans and Projects UnderwaySteams & Valleys’ Trinity River Master Plan Keller Parks and Trails Master PlanFlower Mound Parks & Trails

Master PlanFrisco Hike & Bike Master PlanGrand Prairie Parks and Trails

Master Plan UpdateDallas County Mobility PlanNorthlake Comprehensive PlanMcKinney Parks and Trails Master PlanPlano Parks and Recreation Master Plan

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Irving Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master PlanWeatherford Bicycle Master PlanWeatherford Thoroughfare PlanRowlett Hike and Bike Trail PlanRowlette Trails and Open Space

Master Plan UpdateLancaster Trails Master Plan UpdateCedar Hill Trails Master Plan UpdateDeSoto Trails Master Plan Citywide

Master PlanWylie Citywide Master Plan

Plans and Projects Underway cont’d…

Completed Plans

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Fort Worth Active Transportation Plan

Regional Projects Regional Trail Connection: Midlothian

to Waxahachie Regional Veloweb (Preliminary Eng.)

Regional Trail Connections to Transit: Lewisville to Irving (Lewisville, Carrollton, Coppell, Denton County, Dallas County, DCTA, NCTCOG, and DART)

Julia Ryan, AICPTransportation and Public Works

City of Fort WorthComplete Streets Implementation Plan

Background• Complete Streets Policy and

Complete Streets based MTP adopted 2016

• Related policies, processes, and construction standards were not updated

• Complete Streets should be thought of as a process – not a product.

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Plan Development Process• Review of current plans and processes• Regular interdepartmental coordination meetings • Anonymous online survey for CFW staff

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Survey Results: Key Issues and Themes• Project scoping

• Scoping projects after funding allocation• Trying to do too much with too little

• Decision-making and ownership• Lack of understanding/ownership, needing a person or division responsible

for CS application at points through out project development• Lack of consistency of CS application across project types (CIP,

maintenance, developer)• CS elements are perceived to complicate project development/delivery

(e.g., sidewalks, required MTP elements)4

Survey Results: Key Issues and Themes(cont…)• Exceptions and Documentation:

• Often no formal process or requirement for documenting and decision-making on waivers

• Coordination• Inconsistent answers from different staff members• Lack of collaboration and sharing of resources• Individual decision making rather than collaborative

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Key Recommendations1) Revising Guidance, Standards, Manuals,

and Policiesa. Develop a comprehensive sidewalk policyb. Create a freight master planc. Establish process for modal priority

2) Changing Decision-Making Culture3) Facilitating Communication and

Collaboration4) Providing Ongoing Education and Training

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Changing Decision-Making ProcessesAlign decision-making criteria with a Complete Streets approach

• Formalize a clear and consistent scoping process for CIP and maintenance projects including completing comprehensive corridor plans as appropriate prior to funding allocation

• Clarify what types of maintenance projects should be reviewed• Develop clear and consistent waiver and exceptions criteria and

processes for sidewalk waivers and CS exceptions across all project types (CIP/maintenance/development)

• Integrate project checklists and require documentation of exceptions and design decisions across all project types

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Changing Decision-Making Processes (cont…)

Change decision-making culture • Integrate Complete Streets into departmental vision and

objectives• Require that consultants demonstrate an understanding

of Complete Streets concepts and context-sensitive design practices in proposals

• Include knowledge and skills of a Complete Streets approach in the criteria to hire new staff

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Facilitating Communication and Collaboration • Establish a leadership structure for Complete Streets

Implementation• Assign a point of contact to manage implementation progress and

performance measures• Institute clear roles and responsibilities for implementation• Form a Complete Streets Review Committee

• Develop an outreach and engagement framework for engaging stakeholders, including plans for outreach at each stage of planning and implementation

• Hold regular coordination meetings to discuss process issues as they come up (interdepartmental and interagency) 9

Providing Ongoing Education and Training

• Provide learning opportunities for staff and consultants • Develop “Your Role” in Complete Streets training information• Context sensitive based design training• Planning and implementation process training• Lessons learned and success stories

• Develop a Complete Streets speakers bureau training for public and stakeholders

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Draft Action Plan

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Next Steps• Administrative approval process

• City Manager’s Office review/approval • Begin implementation phase

• Comprehensive Sidewalk Policy• Adopt a Transportation Equity Policy and Action Plan• Establish a Complete Streets leadership structure and review

committee

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Helpful Resources

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Questions/Comments?

Julia Ryan, AICPCity of Fort Worth

Transportation and Public Works

Fort Worth Active Transportation Plan

Data Driven Analysis

Presentation Overview• Overview of Active Transportation Plan• Review data driven approach to measuring pedestrian and

bicycle comfort• Overview of prioritization criteria and outputs

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What is Active Transportation?

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People who walk (including persons with disabilities), use transit, and bicycle creating a citywide seamless network of on- and off-street bicycle and pedestrian ways suitable for people of all ages and abilities

• Update: Walk Fort Worth plan• Update: Bike Fort Worth plan• New: Trail Master Plan• Coordination: Master Thoroughfare Plan,

Transit Moves Fort Worth, Complete Streets, Race and Culture Task Force

Project funding• Partnership with NCTCOG

• Authorized Interlocal Agreement June 6, 2017• Total project cost: $500,000

• NCTCOG $250,000 • Fort Worth $215,000 cash match plus $35,000 in-

kind staff time

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Support provided by:

Designing for Comfort and SafetySidewalk, trail, and bike design should meet the needs of all users, of all ages and abilities:• Appropriately designed for land use

context• ADA accessible curb ramps and signals • Appropriately wide sidewalks with buffers

from traffic• Separated sidepaths along busy roadways• Buffered and separated bike lanes

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Complete Streets and Context Sensitivity

Complete Street (Policy): Design & maintain transportation options for all users (the Why)Context Sensitive (Implementation): As the land use context changes, so does the infrastructure (the How) 6

Trail Shared Use Path Protected Bike Lane Bike

LaneShared Lane

Pedestrian Comfort Analysis (Pedestrian Experience Index)

Sidewalks: Not a New Concept

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Raised Crosswalk?!

Sidewalk

What a street prioritized for motor vehicles looks like from the pedestrian

realm.Karl Jilg/Swedish Road

Administration

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Design Considerations: People walking

What a street prioritized for motor vehicles looks like from the pedestrian

realm.Karl Jilg/Swedish Road

Administration

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Design Considerations: People walking

What makes a good

pedestrian experience?

Fewer lanes to crossLower traffic speedsADA curb ramps presentTraffic lights/stop signs present

Intersections A sidewalk is present and good conditionPosted traffic speeds are lower and there are fewer traffic lanesCar parking or bike lane provides a buffer

InfrastructureBlocks are relatively shortMid-block crossings on long blocksBuildings are close to the sidewalk, not setback too farFewer driveways to crossMore address (destinations) on the block

Building and Land (in high density)

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Good Experience

PoorExperience

Segment Scoring

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• Sidewalk Presence & Condition – 30

• Posted Speed Limit – 25• Number of Lanes – 25• Bike Lane Presence – 5• Car Parking Presence – 5

Maximum Points

• Block Length – 40• Building Set Back – 50• Driveways – 20• Addresses per block – 20

Dense Urban Form Criteria

Sidewalk Condition

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Speed Limit

Average DailyTraffic

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Number of Lanes

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Bike Lane Presence

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Street Parking

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Driveways

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Building Setbacks

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Intersection Scoring

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• Number of Lanes: 1: 2 lanes 4: >5 lanes • Posted Speed Limit: 1: 30mph 4: > 40mph• Average Daily Traffic: 1: <1,200 4: >18,000 • ADA Curb Ramps: 1: 4 corners 4: 0 ramps

Score Improved By:• Traffic Signal• Crosswalk across major road

Scored on 1 - 4

ADA Ramps

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Intersection Control

Scores

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Scores

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Existing Conditions –Walking Level of Comfort

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• Streets without sidewalks are less comfortable

• High speed and volume roadways and intersections are barriers

• Curb ramps are required for travel for persons with disabilities

Bicycle Stress Analysis(Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress)

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Basis of Analysis

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Roadway Traffic Stress

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Presence of comfortable bike

facilityHigh number of

travel lanesHigh Traffic

volume

Effect on Stress

Speed of traffic

Bicycle Facility Selection

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• Applies to roadways not assigned a cross-section in the Master Thoroughfare Plan

• Assists in planning appropriate bicycle facility based on roadway and land use context

• Eliminates improper facility selection (e.g., bike lane on high speed roadway)

Case Study: Forest Park

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• ADT ~15,000/day• Residential land use• Posted speed limit: 35• No on-street parking• Original configuration: 4-lane undivided• New configuration: 1-lane/direction; TWLTL; 5’ bike

lanes• Level of Traffic Stress: 3• Most common complaint: “I never see anyone biking”• LTS 1 would suggest a separated bike lane or

sidepath

before

after

Intersection Bicycle Crash Exposure

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Intersection Traffic Stress

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Number of lanes to cross

Intersection control

Effect on Stress

Speed of cross traffic

Common Bicycle Intersection Design

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Existing Conditions –Bicycling Level of Comfort

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• Residential streets are inherently more comfortable

• Intersections provide a barrier for travel

• High speed and volume roadways and intersections are barriers

• Bike lanes on high-speed thoroughfares are not comfortablefor a majority of people bicycling

Prioritization

Prioritization Criteria

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Prioritization FactorWeight

Sidewalks Bikeways Trails

Equity 40% 30% 30%

Veloweb/Spine 30%

Connectivity 25% 30%

Demand 30% 20%

Crash History 20% 10%

Comfort 5% 10%

Stakeholder Input 5% 5% 10%

Funding 10% bonus

Feasibility 10% bonus

Next Steps• Vision Zero Policy• Comprehensive Sidewalk Policy• Coordination of prioritized projects• Process improvements – Complete Streets

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Additional Resources

41Project website: www.fortworthtexas.gov/atp

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Julia Ryan, AICPTransportation and Public Works

817-392-2593 julia.ryan@fortworthtexas.gov

Contact

Questions?

Statewide TxDOT Bicycle Advisory Committee Update

April 2019 Meeting

Karla Weaver, AICP